Prevent Falls and Reduce the Risk of Injury Did you know that fractures are a leading cause of injury related deaths in older adults? The National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention states that falling results in the most fractures, and about half of falls occur in the home. What can you do to…

Enjoy the Nice Weather Outdoors After a long Winter we are finally getting a chance to get rid of our cabin fever! Finding an activity you enjoy outdoors can boost your energy and improve your quality of life. Our community will be actively gardening, running, doing yard work, walking, and a variety of outdoor sports.…

April 2018 Newsletter Healthy Aging: We Are All Getting Older, and That’s Okay! While it is partially true that aches and pains are a part of getting older, there are many ways in which we can lead healthier lifestyles to help us ‘age better’. Starting from a young age and even after the fact, we…

Curcumin: A Natural Anti-inflammatory Are you looking for a natural anti-inflammatory? Curcumin is an active ingredient in turmeric and has a variety of biological and pharmacological properties. It is most notably known for its anti-inflammatory effects, but has also been shown to contain anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-carcinogenic activity. Some studies have indicated that it may…

Vitamin D Deficiency and the Northern Climate Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that allows you to absorb calcium and promotes bone and immune health. This is why milk is fortified with vitamin D. Our body has the ability to produce this vitamin by itself, however, we require light to do so. This can be…